Though its bootloader is still locked down, the ASUS Transformer Prime *has been rooted. The news broke yesterday, and at that time the method for achieving Superuser access had not been made publice. Today, thanks to ViperBoy of RootzWiki fame, the NachoRoot exploit developed by jcase and TeamAndIRC can be deployed by all. The viperMod Primer Tool is currently a Windows-only executable, but a Linux version is said to be in the works. Those interested in rooting may want to hold off until ASUS delivers its official Ice Cream Sandwich update, as new software versions often break previously uncovered exploits. An official bootloader unlock tool has been promised for release later this year.
*The ASUS Transformer Prime has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons lately, but there is a bit a of good news today for all the Android wizards out there. The Prime has been successfully rooted by jcase and the AndIRC team. The root method isn’t currently available to the general public, but those wishing to fiddle with the software installed on the tablet out of the box aren’t missing out on much. A locked-down bootloader limits much of what can be done once Superuser access is granted. The upcoming NachoRoot tool will take care of the dirty work, but the team behind may be holding off release until after the Prime receives its January 12th Ice Cream Sandwich update.
originally post from phandroid.com
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